1918 in Switzerland
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Events during the year 1918 in Switzerland.
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Incumbents
Events
- 30 September â All workers in major banks in Zürich walk out in protest over salaries and the rising cost of living.[3]
- 12â14 November â A general strike takes place.[4]
Births
- 9 January â Willy Gysi, handball player (died 2001)[5]
- 28 January â Rudolf Wirz, handball player (died 1988)[6]
- 28 September â Willi Ritschard, politician (died 1983)[7]
- 9 October â Willy Hufschmid, handball player[8]
Deaths
- 19 May â Ferdinand Hodler, painter (born 1853)[9]
- 29 June â Adrien Lachenal, politician (born 1849)[10]